MPD: Stoned man assaults, curses at officer

By Tyler White | twhite@mrt.com

Published 5:00 pm, Monday, March 17, 2014

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Cory Dione Johnson, 41, of Midland, was arrested March 14 on a third-degree felony charge of assault on a public servant and a class B misdemeanor charge of driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.Johnson was allegedly high on marijuana when he a police officer pulled him over. He then assaulted the officer by twisting his wrist, according to the arrest affidavit.If convicted, Johnson faces up to 10 years in prison for the felony charge. less

Cory Dione Johnson, 41, of Midland, was arrested March 14 on a third-degree felony charge of assault on a public servant and a class B misdemeanor charge of driving with an invalid license with a previous ... more

MPD: Stoned man assaults, curses at officer

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A Midland man was arrested Friday for assaulting a police officer after smoking marijuana and getting behind the wheel of his vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, according to court documents.

Cory Dione Johnson, 41, was being held on a $2,500 bond for a third-degree felony charge of assault on a public servant and a class B misdemeanor charge of driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.

He previously was charged with resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor, but the charge was dismissed. He posted bond and was released Sunday.

A Midland police officer conducted a traffic stop at about 10:14 a.m. Friday on a vehicle traveling in reverse on Cloud Street near Edwards Street.

The driver, Johnson, became aggressive with the officer and pulled his hand away while the officer patted him down. The officer told Johnson he reeked of marijuana, to which Johnson said “I don’t give a (expletive) I just got done smoking weed in my house and that ain’t against the law,” according to the arrest affidavit.

Johnson had a suspended driver’s license, and the officer attempted to detain him. Johnson grabbed the officer’s wrist and began twisting it. The officer used pepper spray on Johnson to gain his compliance.

Johnson previously has been convicted several times for not having insurance. The officer was unable to find insurance in Johnson’s possession.

If convicted, Johnson faces up to 10 years in prison for the felony charge.